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Definition of chivalry - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
behaviorcourteous behavior, especially by men towards women
- He showed chivalry by opening the door for her.
2.
historythe ethical code of knights with virtues like mercy and courage
- Chivalry demanded knights to be brave and honorable.
Expressions with chivalry
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kindness and respect in modern human interactions
Helping a stranger shows that chivalry is not dead.
traditional polite behavior still exists today
He opened the door for her—chivalry is alive!
historical period known for knights and chivalric codes
The age of chivalry is often romanticized in literature.
Origin of chivalry
Old French, chevalerie (knighthood)
Terms with chivalry included in their meaning
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chivalry
qualities associated with being a knight
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showing chivalry and courtesy
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polite and attentive to women
medieval
related to the medieval code of chivalry
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gallant or courtly gentleman
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historical court dealing with chivalric matters
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knight enjoying luxury without battlefield experience
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chivalrous daring or prowess
honors
highest grade in an order of chivalry or merit
Arthurian legend
knight in King Arthur's court known for chivalry
medieval romance
medieval knight seeking adventure and chivalry
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having qualities of a knight
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British order of chivalry symbol
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British order of chivalry for distinguished service
behavior
in a manner lacking chivalry or gallantry
impolite behavior
not showing politeness or chivalry
Examples of chivalry in a sentence
He displayed chivalry by offering his seat. Chivalry was a central theme in medieval literature. The museum exhibit highlighted the chivalry of ancient knights.
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- French:galanterie, ...
- German:Ritterlichkeit, Rittertum, ...
- Italian:cavalleria, ...
- Spanish:caballerosidad, caballería, ...
- Portuguese:cavalheirismo, cavalaria, ...
- Chinese:骑士精神, 骑士道, ...
- Japanese:騎士道, ...
- Arabic:فُرْسَانِيَّة, فُرُوسِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:אֲבִירִיּוּת, אַבִירוּת, ...
- Russian:рыцарство, ...
- Ukrainian:галантність, лицарський кодекс, ...
- Hindi:शिष्टता, शिवलरी, ...
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